Legal apprentice Review
at BCLP
Degree Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Southampton
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Responding to emails, drafting documents, negotiating terms in documents, client calls, reviewing post completion applications.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my apprenticeship hugely and am so grateful for the opportunity.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very - regular emails from the university provider, and points or contacts within the workplace
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
BCLP offer as much support as they can, both with workplace and university concerns. Individuals are happy to sit down and assist on any questions i may have, and this has extended to university content too.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
a lot. regular coaching calls with my coach to discuss exam results, coursework deadlines and what is required and general check ins.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The practical experience is second to none, it has helped me put context into my studies and the work i do daily.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, sports teams, networking groups. I have organised a few work socials and have completed my training for a first aider and fire marshal.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BCLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a fantastic law firm to work in, they offer so much support and guidance and I feel the opportunities i have been given are invaluable.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BCLP?
Be yourself and research the company. Look at what they do, what they specialise in, some of their clients. This will help throughout the application process and really shows you've taken the time to read up on who and what you're applying for.
